"Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illumines it."
This is a really quick follow-up! The last post is a GREAT way for all of us to vent! But here's quick reminder: venting won't change anything. We can't change anyone...we can only change ourselves. So look at it this way: take a look at the list again and see what pisses you off. And then figure out why it pisses you off. And then, finally, try to figure out how you can see it all in a positive light. Let's look at some examples.
1. Drivers...Positive aspect: Let's say someone just cut you off and you got really angry. Stop and think about it this way: what if this is the FIRST time they've ever made a mistake? It's forgivable, right? Also, are you a perfect driver? No, I guess we all make mistakes! Just take a second to think about it.
4. People who don't study...Positive aspect: some people are just really good at certain things. Instead of being jealous and annoyed at them, it's better to think about your own positive skills and develop them. That way, there's a combination of a lot great people with awesome skills.
10. Teachers...maybe they're having a bad day. Or a bad year. You don't know about their personal lives. What if they lost someone they were once so close to? It takes awhile to get over such things. And if you think about it this way, everyone that's a teacher is a teacher because they care to educate others and help them out. So just give them another chance and try to see it from their points-of-view!
15. Speaking up...it's not in everyone's personality to speak up. That doesn't mean they don't care. I guess the best you can do it speak up yourself, and also give others a chance to speak. Maybe they don't like big crowds-talk to them individually. Take out time to care for everyone else because just because they don't speak up doesn't mean they don't care. Help them, and in that way, you'll be developing as well!
I saw some of the comments, and one that got to me was about two-way streets. Yeah, relationships are always two way streets, but there are times in life when something is a "one-way" street which is okay as long as you are doing the right thing. No matter what happens, keep doing what's right and you will develop yourself no matter what. It's not always about YOU, but it is always about you becoming a better person!
I just didn't want you all to think I'm a hater...I'm actually venting so that I can figure out where I have issues with others and slowly I can develop and become a better person.
So long. <3
This is a really quick follow-up! The last post is a GREAT way for all of us to vent! But here's quick reminder: venting won't change anything. We can't change anyone...we can only change ourselves. So look at it this way: take a look at the list again and see what pisses you off. And then figure out why it pisses you off. And then, finally, try to figure out how you can see it all in a positive light. Let's look at some examples.
1. Drivers...Positive aspect: Let's say someone just cut you off and you got really angry. Stop and think about it this way: what if this is the FIRST time they've ever made a mistake? It's forgivable, right? Also, are you a perfect driver? No, I guess we all make mistakes! Just take a second to think about it.
4. People who don't study...Positive aspect: some people are just really good at certain things. Instead of being jealous and annoyed at them, it's better to think about your own positive skills and develop them. That way, there's a combination of a lot great people with awesome skills.
10. Teachers...maybe they're having a bad day. Or a bad year. You don't know about their personal lives. What if they lost someone they were once so close to? It takes awhile to get over such things. And if you think about it this way, everyone that's a teacher is a teacher because they care to educate others and help them out. So just give them another chance and try to see it from their points-of-view!
15. Speaking up...it's not in everyone's personality to speak up. That doesn't mean they don't care. I guess the best you can do it speak up yourself, and also give others a chance to speak. Maybe they don't like big crowds-talk to them individually. Take out time to care for everyone else because just because they don't speak up doesn't mean they don't care. Help them, and in that way, you'll be developing as well!
I saw some of the comments, and one that got to me was about two-way streets. Yeah, relationships are always two way streets, but there are times in life when something is a "one-way" street which is okay as long as you are doing the right thing. No matter what happens, keep doing what's right and you will develop yourself no matter what. It's not always about YOU, but it is always about you becoming a better person!
I just didn't want you all to think I'm a hater...I'm actually venting so that I can figure out where I have issues with others and slowly I can develop and become a better person.
So long. <3
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